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R696 BLB

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,435 mi
Last recorded42,435 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 BLB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,435 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 42,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 41,782 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 41,766 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 49,291 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 41,273 miles

Direction indicator not working ALL DIRECTION INDICATORS NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working STOP LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN FRONT OR REAR BRAKE LEVER/PEDAL IS ACTIVATED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 40,878 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,837 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 39,837 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,418 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 38,929 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 38,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

rear suspension linkage stiff

Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,908 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front indicator tell tale not working

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,014 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 36,014 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,984 miles

Indicator telltale not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 32,754 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

indicator telltale not working

Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,754 miles

indicator telltale not working

Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 30,119 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,610 miles

rear no plate light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,412 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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R696 BLB is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 20,729 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R696 BLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R696 BLB is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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